GE JE1160 Microwave Oven
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1. If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is undercooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time A WARNING E See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual E This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment E As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS w ARCING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by E Metal or foil touching the side of the oven E Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas lf you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem E Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave E Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave suononysuy Ajajes a 3 Q 2 S S 7 sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddns saunsuoy Safety Instructions Y S T S z S D S S S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR2. TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food D Q N S S FROZEN VEGETABLES TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Consumer Support 16 About the sensor features Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks 2 5 potatoes Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable If cooking three or more potatoes arrange in a star pattern Press BAKED POTATO The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time Fresh Vegetables Use the Fresh Vegetables feature to cook 4 24 ounces of fresh vegetables Add 2 tablespoons of water per serving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press FRESH VEGETABLES The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COO
3. Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It is important to keep the area clean wher
4. Press TIME COOK repeatedly to select a desired power level 4 Enter the amount of cooking time Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin 17 suoyonysuy ajes i S y a SS Q a A S S 7 sdiy Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy About the other features S S S 3 D S Q S Term Arcing D Q S Toveri S overing S Shielding Standing Time Venting Consumer Support 18 Energy Save When Energy Save is Child Lock Out You may lock the control turned on the oven display will turn off panel to prevent the oven from being when the oven is not in use Press 7 to accidentally started or used by children turn Energy Save on or 2 to turn Energy Press 7 to turn Child Lock Out on or Save off 2to turn Child Lock Out off S Help S Use the Help feature to choose from Clock Mode The clock display can be a variety of options set for 12 hour time or 24 hour time Press 7 to select 12 hour time or 2 to 1 2 3 Press HELP then select the desired Help select o4h r tir S option Y Languages The oven display language can be set for English French or Spanish Press 7 for English 2 for French or 3 for Spanish Weight Measurement You may change the weight measurement from pounds to grams Press 7 for pounds or 2 for grams Beeper On Off Press 1 to turn the oven
5. S Q 20 GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We Il Co ver Any Appliance e Backed by GE P e All brands covered A nywher Anytime x e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 General Electric Company H Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you fo
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7. 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 9 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into l inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of Pierce with cooking fork Place in the oven 1 apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spin
8. A A S POWER LEVE Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin 2 Time Features S 5 Press Enter S TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Ss Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time g EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 0 to HIGH MINUTE PLUS Starts immediately ka Sensor Features and Auto Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time RICE Starts immediately more less time REHEAT Starts immediately more less time S FISH FILLET Starts immediately more less time Sx BAKED POTATO Starts immediately more less time S FRESH VEGETABLES Starts immediately more less time T FROZEN VEGETABLES Starts immediately more less time S SOUP Starts immediately more less time FROZEN DINNER Starts immediately more less time S Ss Press Enter AUTO DEFROST Food type 1 4 and food weight AUTO COOK Food type 1 5 and amount About changing the power level TIME COOK r ap POWER LEVEL 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 EXPRESS COOK 2 The power level may be entered or changed before entering the time for Time Cook Press TIME COOK Press repeatedly to select desired power level 0 to HIGH 2 Enter cooking time Press START You can view the power level during cooking by pressing TIME COOK Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared
9. have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK pressing TIME COOK PAUSE CLEAR was pressed accidentally Reset cooking program and press START Food weight not entered after e Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting AUTO DEFROST selecting AUTO DEFROST A SENSOR ERROR message During the Sensor cooking e Close the door and press START immediately appears on display program the door was opened ia before steam could be detected S Steam was not detected in Use Time Cook to heat for more time x maximum amount of time E Control panel does The control has been locked See the Help feature section not work Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single Use Time Cook for large amounts of food S for Sensor Reheat servings of recommended foods Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven as possible or check the position and signal E Dull thumping sound while oven is of the TV radio antenna operating S E Steam or vapor escaping from around E TV radio interference might be noticed lt the door while using the microwave Similar to the 3 F interference caused by other small A E Light reflection around door or outer case i an te appliances it does not indicate a problem rT E Dimming oven light and change in with the microwave Plug the microwave S the blower sound at power levels other into a different electrical circuit move the than high radio or TV as far away from the microwave
10. in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving E If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 30 45 seconds at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe E If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens E Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite E Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel E Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers E Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use E Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order t
11. liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container E Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby E Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury E Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face E Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven E Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used
12. microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Change the power level if you don t want full power Press TIME COOK repeatedly to select a desired power level 3 Enter the first cook time Press TIME COOK again Change the power level if you don t want full power Press TIME COOK repeatedly to select a desired power level Enter the second cook time Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down suononysuy Ajajes gt g 3 eQ A S Q S 77 sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddns saunsuoy Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S Q S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use High power level unless otherwise noted Vegetable Asparagus fresh spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh wh
13. pounds 3 Poultry 1 0 to 3 0 pounds 4 Fish 0 5 to 1 5 pounds Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 A wll N aja WN do EXPRESS COOK GEAppliances com Auto Cook The Auto Cook feature automatically sets the Select food type 1 5 and amount cooking times and power levels for a variety see the Auto Cook Guide below oL foods pees START Press AUTO COOK Auto Cook Guide Food Type Amount Comments 1 Beverage 1 1 2 cup Use wide mouth mug 2 1cup 3 2cups 2 Chicken Pieces 1 1 2 pound Use oblong square or round 2 1 pound dish Cover with vented plastic 3 1Zpounds wrap or wax paper 3 Muffins and Rolls 1 2rolls Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 4rolls 3 Grolls 4 Frozen Entr e 1 7to 9 ounces Follow package directions 2 10to 12 ounces 5 Frozen Pizza 1 7 ounces Follow package directions 2 14 ounces About the sensor featur es GEAppliances com Vented a AEN Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion i
14. K for additional cooking time Frozen Vegetables Use the Frozen Vegetables feature to cook 4 24 ounces of frozen vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press FROZEN VEGETABLES The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time To add time After pressing BAKED POTATO press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing BAKED POTATO press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing FRESH VEGETABLES press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing FRESH VEGETABLES press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing FROZEN VEGETABLES press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing FROZEN VEGETABLES press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time About the other features TIME COOK
15. M _ POWER LEVEL AUTO DEFROST TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK Clock Press to enter the time of day Press CLOCK Enter time of day Press CLOCK To choose between 12 hour or 24 hour time select Clock Mode under the Help feature before setting the clock see Help section Pause Clear In addition to clearing sections PAUSE CLEAR allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display Press START to restart the oven Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions H It operates as a minute timer H It can be set to delay cooking H It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting How to Use as a Minute Timer The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time you want to count down Press START When the time is up the timer will signal How to Use to Set a Holding Time Enter a Time Cook Auto Defrost or Time Defrost program Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold Press START The oven will begin cooking or defrosting After the countdown is complete the holding time will count down GEAppliances com How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay the start of cooking up to 59 minutes and 99 seconds Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the time of day to begin cooking Press TIME COOK Change power level if you don t want full power
16. MATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING amp A WARNING FOODS E Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens E Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury E Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury E Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven E Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the
17. Microwave Oven GEAppliances com Safety Information 2 6 Operating Instructions Auto Features 12 13 Microwave Terms 18 Other Features 17 18 Oven Features 7 8 Power Levels 9 Sensor Features 13 16 Time Features 9 12 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting Tips 20 Things That Are Normal 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 21 22 Warranty a cie ae ee eee ee eas 23 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label inside the oven Owner s Manual JE1160 164D3370P278 49 40348 05 03 JR Safety Instructions Y S T S A 5 D Nd Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil
18. Popcorn feature Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the package is less than 1 5 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed a SENSOR ERROR message will appear Close the door and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time Rice Use the Rice feature to cook 1 2 to 2 cups of rice Follow package instructions Place the covered dish of rice in the oven Press RICE The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time Soup Use the Soup feature to cook to 6 cups of soup Follow package instructions Place the covered dish of soup in the oven Press SOUP The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Co
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20. S 3 Q 2 S 2 S 7 sdij Gurooysajqnosy yioddns sauinsuoy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 2 S J ADAPTER PLUGS 5 G Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions P ann D we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug P amp However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes edie M S permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly Did 4 grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Sci oA ae which is available at most local hardware stores Sg Pg f nsure proper ground The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in TEMPORARY m firm connection METHOD efore use the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the ap
21. ach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 14qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes TIME DEFROST 2 5 7 8 9 K Defrosting Guide Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 10 oz package Meat Bacon 1 Ib Franks 1 Ib Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 214 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section Press TIME DEFROST 2 Enter defrosting time Press START Turn the food over after half the time Press START At one half of selected defrosting time turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil The oven will continue to defrost if you don t open the door and turn the food A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power GEAppl
22. beeper on or 2 to turn the beeper off Microwave terms Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by E metal or foil touching the side of the oven E foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas E metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes E recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Care and cleaning of the microwave oven GEAppliances com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor Inside Window
23. countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time GEAppliances com Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods E Bread products E Foods that must be reheated uncovered E Foods that need to be stirred or rotated E Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating To add time After pressing REHEAT press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing REHEAT press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing FISH FILLET press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing FISH FILLET press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing FROZEN DINNER press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing FROZEN DINNER press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time 15 suoyonysuy Ajajes i S 2 S A S Q S 77 sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuo BAKED S POTATO 8 TIME COOK A POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food FRESH VEGETABLES S S S 3 D Q S
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25. e the door seals against the microwave oven Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and wash with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet 19 suo n nysuj Ajajes i S 2 S eQ A S Q S 77 sd Gurooysasqnosy pioddns 1aumsuog Before you call for service S Troubleshooting Tips 5 Save time and money Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do a Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into wall e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully outlet inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed e Open the door and close securely Control panel lighted yet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely oven will not start START pad not pressed after Press START entering cooking selection Another selection entered e Press PAUSE CLEAR already in oven and PAUSE CLEAR pad not pressed to cancel it V S S z D amp 3 Q Cooking time not entered after e Make sure you
26. foods or a plate of leftovers 7 Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot If food is not hot enough after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional reheating time Fish Fillet Use the Fish Fillet feature to cook 4 24 ounces of fish Place covered fish in the oven Press FISH FILLET The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time Frozen Dinner Use the Frozen Dinner feature to cook a 7 12 ounce frozen dinner Follow package instructions Place dinner in the oven Press FROZEN DINNER The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the
27. iances com Defrosting Tips E Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered E Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish E Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria E For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking E When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly Time 1 4 min 2 to 4 min 6 to 9 min 3 to 7 min 1 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 4 to 6 min 9 to 13 min per lb 4 to 8 min per lb 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 13 min per lb 3 to 8 min per bb icy return to the microwave oven very briefly or let it stand a few minutes Comments Rearrange after half the time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of ti
28. king time for 30 seconds It will add 30 seconds to the time each time the pad is pressed The oven will start immediately Minute Plus You can use this feature two ways E It will add 1 minute to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed About the auto features Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish Press AUTO DEFROST Select food type 1 4 see the Auto Defrost Guide below Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section H It can be used as an express cook for 1 minute No need to press START the oven will start immediately There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Guide E Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish E When the oven signals turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil E After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Auto Defrost Guide Food Type Weight 1 Ground Meat 0 5 to 3 0 pounds 2 Roast 2 0 to 3 5
29. me Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 17 suo n nysuj Ajajes i S 2 S eQ A S Q S 77 sdij Gunooysajqnos pioddns sauinsuoy Safety Instructions EXPRESS COOK MINUTE PLUS AUT DEFROST S S S 3 D Q S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 oi ol J oO EXPRESS COOK About the time features Express Cook This is a quick way to set coo
30. nce with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations Do not microwave empty containers Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision WARNING mproper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker 5 suononysuy Ajajes
31. o retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape lr GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances com E Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware E Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face E Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven E Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict complia
32. ok Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 10 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing RICE press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing RICE press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time To add time After pressing SOUP press TIME COOK once before the oven starts for an extra 10 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing SOUP press TIME COOK twice before the oven starts for 10 20 seconds less cooking time REHEAT TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food FROZEN DINNER TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 4 36 ounces of previously cooked
33. ole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white time fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut 10 Amount 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 Ib cut in half 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 5 to 8 min Med High 7 4 to 7 min 10 to 15 min 4 to 8 min 4 to 8 min 16 to 22 min 5 to 9 min 7 to 11 min 4 to 7 min 4 to 7 min 6 to 10 min 5 to 9 min 4 to 8 min 3 to 7 min 7 to 11 min 7 to 15 min 3 to 7 min 2 to 6 min 11 4 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 2 to 3 min per ear 2 to 6 min 7 to 10 min 2 to 6 min 9 to 12 min 2 to 4 min
34. or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following E Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above E This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding Instructions section on page 4 E Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions E Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage E Do not mount this appliance over a sink E Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance E Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation E Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged
35. or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric E Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance E Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use GEAppliances com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual E Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations E This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use E Keep power cord away from heated surfaces E Do not immerse power cord or plug in water E Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter E To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use
36. pliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Y S E S A 5 D Ng S Q Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the 2 prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of 8 gr 8 the appliance Troubleshooting Tips The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too v Se READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY 6 N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support About
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38. so available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover H Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers Hi Improper installation delivery or maintenance E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods H Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for ob acts on God other than the intended purpose or used commercially H Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance H Damage caused after delivery This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 23 suon nysuj Ajajes S S Q 2 S S 7 sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddngs sauinsuo9 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service
39. t may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time E The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking E Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook H Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor 13 suoyonysuy Ajaes i S 2 S A S Q S 77 sdiy Gurooysajqnos pioddns sauinsuoy 2 2 ws S POPCORN B S D TIME COOK N POWER LEVEL Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 5 to 3 5 ounces NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food TIME COOK POWER LEVEL S S S 3 D Q S NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Q 5 D Q N S E TIME COOK POWER LEVEL NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Consumer Support 14 About the sensor features Popcorn To use the
40. the features of your microwave oven GEAppliances com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts co Features of the Oven Q Door Latches Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place when using the oven 4 Touch Control Panel Display NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven suoyaonysuy ajes i S y S A S S 5 z sdij Gurooysajqnosy yioddngs sauinsuoy About the features of your microwave oven S You can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature 8 o O amp D TIME ere FRESH FROZEN amp DEFROST POPCORN vEGETABLES VEGETABLES y N y N y N 1 f 9 3 EXPRESS COOK REHEAT RICE SOUP L a L y N DIN y N J a e ie o N BAKED FROZEN FISH POTATO DINNER FILLET 4 5 6 Mia ia arg re ey L Q fo en ea A ee 7 8 9 AUTO AUTO S f q COOK DEFROST gt O Sena Games TIME MINUTE S COOK 0 PLUS 2 5
41. to the surface units on a range Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time Most cooking will be done on High which gives you 100 power High power level will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes About the time features TIME COOK le POWER LEVEL 1 2 EXPRESS COOK Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up to 59 minutes and 99 seconds High power level is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility Press TIME COOK Change power level if you don t want full power Press TIME COOK repeatedly to select a desired power level Enter cooking time S Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking GEAppliances com Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If
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